Why is it when you mention you’re a writer in any conversation, you get only two responses? Firstly, there’s the vague, blank expression on the other person’s face which, is followed by that awkward, “That’s nice for you, dear” pat on the arm. Or, it’s an excited, enthusiastic, not taking a breath, “I- have-to-know-what-each-chapter-is-about and …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What Christian books or author do you recommend to friends exploring faith issues? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on …
Hello! My name is Penny and I write. At least that’s how I like to introduce myself. I write children’s books, mainly, but I also like to write for young adults. I write fiction and non-fiction, picture books and novels. I write for the Christian book market and for the general market under three pen …
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Today I'm interviewing local Tauranga author Sharon Manssen, who writes Young Adult Fantasy as SR Manssen. Welcome, Sharon! Let's start with a few quick questions by way of introduction. Long black or flat white? Flat white. Trim. Double shot, extra hot. Kiwis or koalas? Kiwis. (Good, says this Kiwi.) Mangoes or kiwifruit? Mangoes (lived in Thailand …
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Today we're interviewing Kerri Price, a New Zealand author, about her latest release. Welcome, Kerri! Fast Five First up, five quick questions ... Long black or flat white? Neither. Although I am mildly addicted to Diet Coke and Energy Drinks. Mangoes or kiwifruit? Definitely kiwifruit. (That's good to hear!) Cricket or rugby? Rugby. Books or …
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Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What makes you want to stop reading a book? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared …
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Welcome to Novembers new releases. Congratulations to all with a new release. Check the end of the post to see If you are a winner of the October's gift card or a giveaway. Aster's good, Right Things by Kate Gordon Publisher: Yellow Brick Road, (Date Released 1 November 2020) I can’t let go of them …
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Today Meredith Resce is the first author to answer our readers questions. Thanks for being the first author and hopefully this will become a regular feature. If you were not an author, what would you like to be? As writing is not a fulltime gig for me, I actually do all the other things I …
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As the title suggests, this is a book about blogging as a Christian in a world that seems to rate sensationalism over truth and quantity over quality. The two authors provide a compelling case for more purposeful blogging from Christians. Neither is a megablogger. Instead, they are both average people, like you and me. They …
Welcome to Tuesday Book Chat. This is where we encourage book lovers to answer our bookish question of the week. Today’s question is: What makes a character unlikeable? We look forward to hearing your thoughts. Please join in the conversation by commenting on this post or on the blog post shared in our Australasian Christian …
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